Ingredient Specifications
TITLE: Sun-Maid Small Size California Natural Seedless Raisins
DATE: September 25, 2009
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Product Description
Raisins are produced by sun-drying grapes (Genus/species—Vitus vinifera). The product
is mechanically stemmed, capstemmed, cleaned and washed. This ingredient is food
grade and in all respects, including labeling, in compliance with the United States Food,
Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938 as amended and all applicable regulations thereunder.
SPECIFICATIONS
Moisture
TOLERANCE
16-18%
Stems
Capstems
Defects
1 per 120 pounds
15 per pound
Grade B or better
Size
95% pass through holes
24/64” diameter
70% minimum pass through
holes 22/64” diameter
1600-2000/pound
Berry Count Range
METHOD
AOAC 972.2 (DFA moisture
meter)
Visual
Visual
As defined in US Standards
for Processed Raisins
Use screens with perforated
round holes. All
percentages are by weight
Visual
Count varies by crop year
MICROBIOLOGICAL: Analysis represents an average sampling
YEAST
≤10,000 cfu/g
MOLD
≤10,000 cfu/g
TPC
≤20,000 cfu/g
Vegetable oil coating available at customer’s option.
PACKAGING
Enclosed in a non-sealed, folded, blue, polyethylene bag inside a taped corrugated box.
Net weight: 30 pounds (13.6 kilograms).
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Sun-Maid Small Size California Natural Seedless Raisins
LABELING
All containers shall bear the following information: name of product, net contents,
manufacture date, Sun-Maid Growers of California name and address.
INGREDIENT STATEMENT
Raisins
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
Keep in cool, dry storage (12°C, 55%RH) Rotate stocks. Use oldest date first.
EXPECTED SHELF LIFE
Raisins are best used shortly after packaging, and may be stored up to 12 months.